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enMama's Misfit Family Will Disband When The Diner's Doors Close For Goodhttp://www.kplu.org/post/mamas-misfit-family-will-disband-when-diners-doors-close-good
<p></p><p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">Mama's Mexican kitchen in Seattle is going to be closing soon after 40 years in business. For its patrons, this means farewell to cheap, late-night burritos in </span>Belltown<span style="line-height: 1.5;">, cozy booths</span><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: georgia, serif; font-size: small; line-height: normal;">&nbsp;and <a href="http://www.tripadvisor.com/ShowUserReviews-g60878-d432673-r212419404-Mama_s_Mexican_Kitchen-Seattle_Washington.html">the Elvis Room</a>.</span></p><p>Fri, 31 Jul 2015 10:26:25 +0000Ed Ronco28521 at http://www.kplu.orgMama's Misfit Family Will Disband When The Diner's Doors Close For GoodCrude Oil Spill Disaster Classes Offered As Communities See Increased Oil Train Usehttp://www.kplu.org/post/crude-oil-spill-disaster-classes-offered-communities-see-increased-oil-train-use
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">A year ago Friday, an oil train from North Dakota derailed under Seattle’s busy Magnolia Bridge during the height of the morning commute.</span></p><p>No one was hurt and nothing burned in that accident but the scare has prompted changes to the emergency response to a similar accident should one occur. The reason?&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 1.5;">As many as two thousand black oil tanker cars now roll through Seattle each week, carrying crude from North Dakota’s&nbsp;</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">Bakken</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">&nbsp;region.</span></p><p>Sat, 25 Jul 2015 21:18:51 +0000Bellamy Pailthorp28295 at http://www.kplu.orgCrude Oil Spill Disaster Classes Offered As Communities See Increased Oil Train UseUPDATE: First Oil Rig Arrives in Seattle http://www.kplu.org/post/update-first-oil-rig-arrives-seattle
<p style="margin-bottom: 13px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22.5px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:apcm="http://ap.org/schemas/03/2005/apcm" xmlns:apnm="http://ap.org/schemas/03/2005/apnm" xmlns:o="http://w3.org/ns/odrl/2/">SEATTLE (AP) — An oil rig outfitted for exploration in the remote Arctic Ocean parked in Seattle's harbor Thursday, marking a pivotal moment for an environmental movement increasingly mobilized around climate&nbsp;change.</p><p style="margin-bottom: 13px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-size: 15px; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(51, 51, 51); line-height: 22.5px;" xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" xmlns:apcm="http://ap.org/schemas/03/2005/apcm" xmlns:apnm="http://ap.org/schemas/03/2005/apnm" xmlns:o="http://w3.org/ns/odrl/2/">Activists paddling out in kayaks to meet the rig off Seattle's picturesque waterfront said it's their moment to stand against opening a new frontier of fossil fuel&nbsp;exploration.</p><p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">"Unless people get out there and put themselves on the front lines and say enough is enough, then nothing will ever change," said&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.seattlepi.com/search/?action=search&amp;channel=business%2Fenergy&amp;inlineLink=1&amp;searchindex=gsa&amp;query=%22Jordan+Van+Voast%22" style="font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px; font-family: inherit; margin: 0px; padding: 0px; border: 0px; font-weight: inherit; font-style: inherit; vertical-align: baseline; color: rgb(137, 94, 171);">Jordan Van Voast</a><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">, 55, an acupuncturist who was going out on the water to confront the Polar Pioneer. "I'm hopeful that people are waking&nbsp;up."</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">About two dozen kayakers paddled around Elliott Bay as the towering rig passed the city's Space Needle. The tiny boats, which kept their distance from the rig, were dwarfed by the 400-foot-long structure rising nearly 300 feet above the water.&nbsp;</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">The image suggests how outmatched Shell's opponents have been as they try to keep the petroleum giant from continuing its $6 billion effort to open new oil and gas reserves in one of the world's most dangerous maritime&nbsp;environments.</span></p><p><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-size: 15px; line-height: 22.5px;">Environmental groups in the Pacific Northwest are sensing a shift in the politics that surround energy production and have mobilized against a series of projects that would transform the region into a gateway for crude oil and coal exports to&nbsp;Asia.</span></p><p>Thu, 14 May 2015 19:46:57 +0000Associated Press26008 at http://www.kplu.orgUPDATE: First Oil Rig Arrives in Seattle May Day Seattle: Protesters March, Rally And Riot http://www.kplu.org/post/may-day-seattle-protesters-march-rally-and-riot
<p><em><strong>Editor's Note: This story will be updated through the afternoon and evening as May Day events and protests continue</strong>.</em></p><p><strong>10 p.m. Update: &nbsp;</strong>Events took an ugly turn late. What had been a day of mostly peaceful protest and demonstration evolved into a three-block rock-throwing riot in Capitol Hill at 9 p.m. Three Seattle Police officers were slightly injured and protesters set fire to trash cans.</p><p>Fri, 01 May 2015 23:32:47 +0000KPLU News Staff25587 at http://www.kplu.orgMay Day Seattle: Protesters March, Rally And Riot When It Rains, Seattle's Hidden Sidewalk Messages Reveal Themselveshttp://www.kplu.org/post/when-it-rains-seattles-hidden-sidewalk-messages-reveal-themselves
<p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">Next time you’re walking on a sidewalk in Seattle and it’s raining, look down. You just might see a message reveal itself.</p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;">At least that’s the intention of a 21-year-old magician who has created unusual sidewalk art. His stenciled messages are only visible when&nbsp;it’s wet outside.</p><p style="color: rgb(51, 51, 51); font-family: Georgia, 'Times New Roman', 'Bitstream Charter', Times, serif; font-size: 16px; line-height: 24px;"><a href="http://www.quirksee.org/2015/01/24/seattle-rain-art-peregrine-church/"><em>Read the story and see a map of the artwork on Quirksee.org &gt;&gt;&gt;</em></a></p><p>Sat, 24 Jan 2015 18:29:45 +0000Paula Wissel21690 at http://www.kplu.orgWhen It Rains, Seattle's Hidden Sidewalk Messages Reveal ThemselvesWith New Sponsor, Seattle's Bike Share Program Finally Set To Launch In September http://www.kplu.org/post/new-sponsor-seattles-bike-share-program-finally-set-launch-september
<p><iframe frameborder="no" height="166" scrolling="no" src="https://w.soundcloud.com/player/?url=https%3A//api.soundcloud.com/tracks/148089167&amp;color=ff5500&amp;auto_play=false&amp;hide_related=false&amp;show_artwork=true" width="100%"></iframe></p><p>It’s official: Seattle’s much-anticipated bike share program will launch with 500 bikes in September, thanks to a $2.5 million grant from Alaska Airlines.</p>Mon, 05 May 2014 23:08:05 +0000Bellamy Pailthorp16415 at http://www.kplu.orgWith New Sponsor, Seattle's Bike Share Program Finally Set To Launch In September Washington Is For Lovers, Says Amazon.comhttp://www.kplu.org/post/washington-lovers-says-amazoncom
<p>It appears love is in the air in Washington state.&nbsp;</p><p>The state is home to four of the 20 most romantic cities in the U.S. as ranked by Amazon.com. Leading Washington's pack is Seattle, which came in second place after San Antonio.</p><p>The online marketplace ranked cities using the number of romance-related purchases made by consumers in each city. Considered purchases include romance novels, books about relationships, Barry White CDs and romantic comedy movies.</p><p>Mon, 03 Feb 2014 22:25:05 +0000Martha Kang13177 at http://www.kplu.orgWashington Is For Lovers, Says Amazon.comSeattle Named Smartest City in North Americahttp://www.kplu.org/post/seattle-named-smartest-city-north-america
<p>Cities don’t get much smarter than Seattle, according to Fast Company magazine.</p><p>Seattle topped <a href="http://www.fastcoexist.com/3021592/the-10-smartest-cities-in-north-america#8" target="_blank">the magazine’s list</a> of smartest cities in North America.&nbsp;<span style="line-height: 1.5;">The ranking is based on a&nbsp;</span><a href="http://www.fastcoexist.com/3021592/the-10-smartest-cities-in-north-america#8" style="line-height: 1.5;" target="_blank">number of categories</a><span style="line-height: 1.5;">, including government, lifestyle, environment, and economy.</span></p><p>Fri, 15 Nov 2013 01:06:09 +0000Martha Kang11081 at http://www.kplu.orgSeattle Named Smartest City in North AmericaShould Seattle Collect Garbage Every Other Week?http://www.kplu.org/post/should-seattle-collect-garbage-every-other-week
<p><span style="line-height: 1.5;">F</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">ollowing the lead of Olympia, Portland, and Tacoma,&nbsp;</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;">the city of Seattle is considering less frequent garbage pickup. But</span><span style="line-height: 1.5;"> not everyone who took part in a pilot program last year loves the idea.</span></p>Tue, 16 Jul 2013 23:31:28 +0000Ashley Gross9359 at http://www.kplu.orgShould Seattle Collect Garbage Every Other Week?Seattle edges out Portland, named most-liked U.S. cityhttp://www.kplu.org/post/seattle-edges-out-portland-named-most-liked-us-city
<p><em>Editor's note: The poll on which this story is based was taken in 2012. No such poll has been taken in 2013.&nbsp;</em></p><p>Maybe it's the natural beauty that surrounds the city. Or the cultural diversity that enriches it. Or maybe it's those Seattle summer days that resemble perfection, or the winter weekends that ski bums look forward to all year long.</p><p>Perhaps for all these reasons, Seattle has topped the list of most-liked U.S. cities, according to a nationwide <a href="http://www.publicpolicypolling.com/pdf/2011/PPP_Release_US_042012.pdf" target="_blank">Public Policy Polling survey</a>.</p><p>The poll found 57 percent of those polled see Seattle favorably, and 14 percent unfavorably. Portland, which ranked second, earned 52 percent and 12 percent, respectively.</p><p>Thu, 25 Apr 2013 17:10:05 +0000Martha Kang8557 at http://www.kplu.orgSeattle edges out Portland, named most-liked U.S. cityCashless trade between small businesses brightens giving seasonhttp://www.kplu.org/post/cashless-trade-between-small-businesses-brightens-giving-season
<p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">It’s giving season, so there are loads of parties going on this time of year.</span></p><p><span style="font-size:14.0pt">But a recent holiday bazaar in Seattle's Georgetown neighborhood is the work of a unique entrepreneur, with<a href="http://www.bizx.com/"> a special spin on networking</a>. </span></p><p>He has helped thousands of <span style="font-size:14.0pt;line-height:200%;font-family:&quot;Arial&quot;,&quot;sans-serif&quot;">small companies to survive and even grow during the Great Recession.</span>Tue, 11 Dec 2012 13:00:00 +0000Bellamy Pailthorp7323 at http://www.kplu.orgCashless trade between small businesses brightens giving seasonSeattle is North America's third smartest cityhttp://www.kplu.org/post/seattle-north-americas-third-smartest-city
<p><em>Fast Company</em> has released its list of the <a href="http://www.fastcoexist.com/1680967/the-top-10-smartest-cities-in-north-america#1">top ten smartest cities in North America</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Seattle is third from the top. Vancouver, BC comes in at fourth place. Boston is number one.</p><p>All of the cities on the list "are pushing the envelope of technology, sustainability and better living conditions".</p><p>Mon, 03 Dec 2012 22:02:58 +0000Dave Meyer7271 at http://www.kplu.orgSeattle is North America's third smartest cityUpdate: ‘Grrrl Army’ causing a stir in Seattle with pink painthttp://www.kplu.org/post/update-grrrl-army-causing-stir-seattle-pink-paint
<p>What appears to have started as a battle over wall space for posters on Seattle’s Capitol Hill has morphed into an increasingly high-profile call to action against patriarchy, “rape culture,” sexism and, well, “inequality and oppression.”</p><p>A call to action that the group Seattle Grrrl Army announces in bright bold pink.</p><p><a href="#update"><strong>UPDATE: Members of the Grrrl&nbsp;Army explain their tactics</strong></a></p><p>Thu, 18 Oct 2012 18:38:56 +0000Jake Ellison & Evan Hoover6708 at http://www.kplu.orgUpdate: ‘Grrrl Army’ causing a stir in Seattle with pink paintZillow: Seattle is the fourth best city for trick-or-treatershttp://www.kplu.org/post/zillow-seattle-fourth-best-city-trick-or-treaters
<p>According to real estate website <a href="http://www.zillow.com/">zillow.com</a>,&nbsp;Seattle is one the best cities in the nation for trick-or-treating. Seattle is number 4 on the site’s <a href="http://www.zillow.com/blog/trick-or-treat/">top 20 list for Halloween</a>, behind San Francisco, Boston and Honolulu.</p><p>Wed, 17 Oct 2012 21:24:35 +0000Dave Meyer6751 at http://www.kplu.orgZillow: Seattle is the fourth best city for trick-or-treatersCoalition concerned about public safety Downtownhttp://www.kplu.org/post/coalition-concerned-about-public-safety-downtown
<p><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 38px; color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; ">Recent violence against tourists and residents in downtown Seattle is putting pressure on the city council to put more cops on the street.</span></p><p style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px; line-height: 26px; "><span style="font-size: 14pt; line-height: 38px; ">The council received a letter from a large coalition of businesses and organizations concerned about public safety downtown.</span></p>Thu, 11 Oct 2012 15:52:44 +0000Bellamy Pailthorp6684 at http://www.kplu.orgSeattle's No.2! Bloomberg Businessweek ranks U.S. citieshttp://www.kplu.org/post/seattles-no2-bloomberg-businessweek-rank-us-cities
<p>Seattle is the second-best city in the country, <a href="http://www.businessweek.com/articles/2012-09-26/san-francisco-is-americas-best-city-in-2012" target="_blank">according to Bloomberg Businessweek</a>. The news org evaluated and ranked the largest 100 U.S. cities and published its results today.</p><p>San Francisco grabbed the gold ring at No. 1.</p><p>Thu, 27 Sep 2012 00:38:41 +0000Jake Ellison6494 at http://www.kplu.orgSeattle's No.2! Bloomberg Businessweek ranks U.S. citiesSeattle's free-ride zone is ending; 'funeral' is set for Fridayhttp://www.kplu.org/post/seattles-free-ride-zone-ending-funeral-set-friday
<p>A cultural shift is taking place in Seattle. It’s the elimination of a free-ride zone downtown, for bus riders.</p><p>It’s been in place for four decades. And on Friday (Sept.&nbsp;28) it will go away.&nbsp;</p><p>Mon, 24 Sep 2012 17:44:54 +0000Bellamy Pailthorp6411 at http://www.kplu.orgSeattle's free-ride zone is ending; 'funeral' is set for FridayPeople for Puget Sound shutting down this fallhttp://www.kplu.org/post/people-puget-sound-shutting-down-fall
<p>A major environmental group, People for Puget Sound, has been shut down by its board because of finances. The organization is being absorbed by two other environmental groups.</p><p>People for Puget Sound was founded in 1991 by a<a href="http://seattletimes.com/html/editorials/2015352817_edit18puget.html"> charismatic woman</a> named<a href="http://pugetsound.org/membership/how-you-can-help/kathy-fletcher-sustaining-puget-sound-legacy-fund"> Kathy Fletcher</a>.</p>Wed, 12 Sep 2012 23:40:39 +0000Bellamy Pailthorp6306 at http://www.kplu.orgHundreds rally in support of NBA arena in Seattle; intensity buildinghttp://www.kplu.org/post/hundreds-rally-support-nba-arena-seattle-intensity-building
<p>The level of intensity around the proposal to build a new NBA arena in Seattle is growing by the minute.</p><p>The group of investors &ndash; which we learned yesterday includes Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer and the Nordstrom family &ndash; drew hundreds to a &quot;bring back our Sonics&quot; rally in Pioneer Square today. It was a well-timed event to put pressure on the Seattle City Council and King County Council to back the deal.</p><blockquote><p>&ldquo;This is a very carefully orchestrated PR campaign,&quot; says KPLU sports commentator Art Thiel. &quot;At the same time, the old Sonics &ndash; the Thunder &ndash; are in the NBA Finals this week. The angst could not be more intense in Seattle among sports fans who care about this because their 41-year passion is being thrown back in their face, mocked by the Thunder&rsquo;s presence in the league&rsquo;s championship series.&rdquo;</p></blockquote><p>Thu, 14 Jun 2012 23:30:48 +0000KPLU News Staff5285 at http://www.kplu.orgHundreds rally in support of NBA arena in Seattle; intensity buildingSeattle packs EPA Hearing on Alaska's proposed Pebble Mine http://www.kplu.org/post/seattle-packs-epa-hearing-alaskas-proposed-pebble-mine
<p>It was standing room only at the federal building in Seattle, where the Environmental Protection Agency held its <a href="http://yosemite.epa.gov/R10/ECOCOMM.NSF/bristol+bay/bristolbay">first hearing</a> Thursday on Alaska&rsquo;s Bristol Bay fishery.</p><p>At issue is the potential effects of a proposed gold and copper mine there. The <a href="http://yosemite.epa.gov/R10/ECOCOMM.NSF/bristol+bay/bristolbay">assessment </a>looks at mining in general, though concern has arisen over a huge project known as the Pebble Mine.</p>Fri, 01 Jun 2012 17:49:15 +0000Bellamy Pailthorp5165 at http://www.kplu.orgSeattle packs EPA Hearing on Alaska's proposed Pebble Mine 8 simple rules for staying sane in Seattle (now the rain is back)http://www.kplu.org/post/8-simple-rules-staying-sane-seattle-now-rain-back
<p>With the spring rains descending upon us, <a href="http://www.kplu.org/post/has-june-gloom-arrived-early-not-garden-soils-warm">ushering in the &quot;June Gloom&quot;</a> a little early, <strong>Crosscut.com&#39;s <a href="http://crosscut.com/account/knute_berger/">Knute Berger</a> </strong>has come up with eight simple rules to preserve your sanity while living in Seattle.</p><p>Mon, 21 May 2012 19:20:19 +0000KPLU5047 at http://www.kplu.org8 simple rules for staying sane in Seattle (now the rain is back)Color Run: A colorful day in Seattlehttp://www.kplu.org/post/color-run-colorful-day-seattle
<blockquote><p>&quot;I was so distracted by all the happy people and color,&quot; says runner Sofia Jaramillo. &quot;It didn&#39;t even feel like a run just an all around good time.&quot;</p></blockquote><p>Thousands of excited runners and walkers gathered as a plain white canvas at the Seattle Center Sunday morning awaiting to enter a sea of color.</p><p>The first wave of 1,000 participants took off at approximately 8:30am followed by five more waves every five minutes for Seattle&rsquo;s first Color Run.</p>Sun, 13 May 2012 23:07:29 +0000Evan Hoover5013 at http://www.kplu.orgColor Run: A colorful day in SeattleObama supporters cheer his stance on same-sex marriage during Seattle visithttp://www.kplu.org/post/obama-supporters-cheer-his-stance-same-sex-marriage-during-seattle-visit
<p><span style="color: rgb(34, 34, 34); font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 19px; line-height: 38px; background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); ">President Barack Obama was in Seattle yesterday on a fundraising swing. It was his first trip since the big announcement Wednesday that he now supports the right of same-sex couples to marry, a stance that was celebrated by supporters both inside and outside his speech at the Paramount theater downtown.</span></p>Fri, 11 May 2012 15:54:14 +0000Bellamy Pailthorp5003 at http://www.kplu.orgObama supporters cheer his stance on same-sex marriage during Seattle visitValuable trees attacked in Seattle arboretumhttp://www.kplu.org/post/valuable-trees-attacked-seattle-arboretum
<p>Authorities say vandals have destroyed eight recently planted trees in Seattle&#39;s Washington Park Arboretum.</p><p>Sun, 06 May 2012 15:41:03 +0000The Associated Press4940 at http://www.kplu.orgViolent May Day protests in Seattle; Mayor signs emergency order; Businesses board up windowshttp://www.kplu.org/post/violent-may-day-protests-seattle-mayor-signs-emergency-order-businesses-board-windows
<p>Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn evoked his emergency powers &ndash; during a day of violent protests and six arrests &ndash; ordering police to confiscate items from May Day protesters and revelers alike that could be used to damage property.</p><p>Some protesters dressed all in black used 3-inch thick sticks, which were disguised as flag poles, and tire irons to break windows in Seattle during rolling protests and marches that paralyzed downtown.</p><blockquote><p>&quot;The police officers will be approaching individuals who&rsquo;ll be carrying items known to be weapons, confront them and ask them to peacefully give them up.&nbsp; And if not peacefully given up, they will be confiscated,&quot; McGinn said at an afternoon press conference.</p></blockquote><p>Around 4:30 p.m. officers arrested a handful of protesters after one policeman took a pole from a protester at First Avenue and Pike Street. That protester attempted to take the pole back and several others came to his aid, but officers made the arrests and pushed the others back. Both sides then faced off again in the street at the Pike Place Market until the demonstrators migrated back to Westlake Center.</p><p><em>(Photo gallery and videos after jump.)</em></p><p>Wed, 02 May 2012 00:29:00 +0000The Associated Press & KPLU News Staff4897 at http://www.kplu.orgViolent May Day protests in Seattle; Mayor signs emergency order; Businesses board up windowsU.S. letter carriers rally to 'save America's postal service'http://www.kplu.org/post/us-letter-carriers-rally-save-americas-postal-service
<p>U.S. postage <a href="http://faq.usps.com/eCustomer/iq/usps/request.do?create=kb:USPSFAQ&amp;view()=c%5Bc_uspsse10242011%5D&amp;varset(source)=sourceType:embedded#When_and_why">rates went up again</a> at the start of this year.&nbsp;But the service is still<a href="http://postal.oversight.house.gov/"> in financial crisis</a>.</p><p>And letter carriers say the latest legislative fix about to come before the U.S. Senate&nbsp;could devastate the mail service as we know it.</p><p>Thu, 12 Apr 2012 18:02:03 +0000Bellamy Pailthorp4737 at http://www.kplu.orgU.S. letter carriers rally to 'save America's postal service'Ferris wheel to spin on Seattle waterfronthttp://www.kplu.org/post/ferris-wheel-spin-seattle-waterfront
<p>Construction began Tuesday on a Ferris wheel that will sit on the end of a pier on the Seattle waterfront.</p><div><p>It will stand 175 high and have 42 gondolas, which will have heating and air conditioning. The wheel will extend 40 feet from the end of Pier 57, so riders on that side will be suspended over Elliott Bay.</p><p>Developer <a href="http://is.gd/n1JuNv">Hal Griffith told KING-TV</a> the Ferris wheel should be spinning this June.</p></div>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:58:06 +0000The Associated Press4646 at http://www.kplu.orgIn State of the City, Seattle mayor focuses on economic recoveryhttp://www.kplu.org/post/state-city-seattle-mayor-focuses-economic-recovery
<p>Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn delivered his third State of the City Address today focusing on education, public safety, and the economy &ndash; noting that the city was knocked down pretty hard during the recession.</p><p>He said Seattle lost 35,000 jobs with unemployment peaking at 8.2 percent. But progress has been made.</p><p>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:55:55 +0000Erin Hennessey4216 at http://www.kplu.orgIn State of the City, Seattle mayor focuses on economic recoverySeattle mayor: Legalize marijuana so we can stop crimehttp://www.kplu.org/post/seattle-mayor-legalize-marijuana-so-we-can-stop-crimes
<p>In his &ldquo;State of the City&rdquo; address, Seattle Mayor Mike McGinn made an impassioned plea today for the legalization of marijuana saying in the illegal trade in drugs was fueling crime in the city.</p><blockquote><p>&ldquo;It is time we were honest about the problems we face with the drug trade. Drugs are a source of criminal profit, and that has led to shootings and even murders. Just like we learned in the 1920s with the prohibition of alcohol, prohibition of marijuana is fueling violent activity,&rdquo; the mayor said in the written version of his speech.</p></blockquote><p>Wed, 22 Feb 2012 00:41:00 +0000Jake Ellison4215 at http://www.kplu.orgSeattle mayor: Legalize marijuana so we can stop crimeIs the Northwest stranger than elsewhere? New comedy show has us wonderinghttp://www.kplu.org/post/northwest-stranger-elsewhere-new-comedy-show-has-us-wondering
<p>Portland put its odd side on display last January with the debut of <em><a href="http://www.ifc.com/shows/portlandia">Portlandia</a></em>. Now, several residents here are responding with a show of Seattle&#39;s stranger side. And, in typical Seattle fashion, it&#39;s online and called <em><a href="http://www.localbrew.com/">Local Brew</a></em>.</p><p>Tue, 31 Jan 2012 20:15:00 +0000Jonathan Klapel3988 at http://www.kplu.orgIs the Northwest stranger than elsewhere? New comedy show has us wondering